anisong

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Meaning · English

An anime song; anime music.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Another popular otaku cuisine is "Anisong" bars and karaoke. These bars and karaoke places offer a wide range of anime and manga-related songs and music videos, making them popular spots for otaku to gather and sing along to the songs from their favorite anime and manga series.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “anisong” mean?

An anime song; anime music.

Is “anisong” formal or informal?

anisong is generally slang.